Thank you all for your insights. It's encouraging to hear "success stories" with Simms and Korkers because sooner or later I'll go that direction. Having never paid more than 59 bucks for perfectly adequate wading boots, the idea of forking out more than I paid for my 1st car for Simms or Korkers is a stretch for me.

And anyone who names their product "Kling on" needs marketing help.

My gut tells me to do as MP has suggested and wait another year if my old off brands can make it. If not then Korkers will probably sell a Kling on.